Tottenham Hotspur on top, Postecoglou's structure and how he's empowering Spurs' players and coaches

Looking at Tottenham's win at Luton Town and Ange Postecoglou's work behind the scenes at Spurs.

[@jaketurner6874]

‘Winning with ten men isn’t for everyone’ Alasdair Gold, one week after the Liverpool match. Love it Ali 🎉

[@elliottalter7937]

Loved that too

[@williamgannaway8183]

Shithouse 😅

[@adamhorlock3466]

I didn’t notice that bit that’s hilarious

[@kieransmith1796]

Ive seen a few pundits say Spurs were poor in the first half. What game were they watching? Some of the finishing was poor, but the rest of it was scintillating. Absolutely brilliant football to watch. The second half was completely different but also fascinating in its own right. A game of two completely different halves, but a game to show how to win in polar opposite ways. This team can become something really special.

[@T_J_]

Just a word on the leadership group Ange put together. He chose the consummate gentleman (Sonny), the fearless warrior (Romero) and the cheeky chappy with the high football IQ (Maddison). That's a pretty potent mix.

[@ashleyjudecollie]

Well said

[@Philby17]

Alasdair, thanks for your comments, which I always enjoy. Just a bit of history here, which you may find interesting - and also relevant to Spurs' current situation. When Ange joined Celtic, not was he only new there (and lost 3 of the first 6-7 games), the team also had an awful run of injuries prior to the first January transfer window - including a few-month long injury to their main striker Kyogo Furhashi. It always looked like they were barely getting a team on the park, and afterwards, Ange commented that they had been running 'on fumes'. However, when that was taking place, you'll not be surprised to hear that Ange was making no excuses, and was barely commenting on the injuries at all. In any case, during this period, they managed to get on a run of results and had pegged Rangers back to a 4 point lead by the end of the year. They then got in a few players in January, and got a few back from injury. They played and beat Rangers at home in early February, and never looked back. Rangers were in the rear-view mirror for the remainder of the 2 years Ange was there. I tell that story here because so many pundits are currently saying that Spurs don't have the squad to win the league. My view? While it might look like that, Ange's ability to reach into the squad (and under age squads) and elevate players is nothing short of astounding - and I think we're about to see a bit of that. Also, there will be squad additions - which, knowing Ange will be quite low profile (and may even disappoint some fans) - but they will massively strengthen the squad. I've commented elsewhere that one of the words that follows Ange's teams around is 'relentless'. Now that Spurs are top, despite Ange's calm words about process, steady improvement, etc, they're not going to let go of that easily. COYS!

[@klivepalmer6178]

Yes agree, but this is a much much tougher comp to win and it will take more than detemination to stay top till May 2024.

[@pauldurdin6163]

He’s blessed with the youth too. We’ve never had a group this good. Yes - I said never. Veliz, Donley, Dorrington and Mikey Moore are as close to guaranteed as you will ever see. Phillips has a chance too

[@danbrooks1990]

Comments like this restores my faith in spurs fans. Hopefully, with the success of Vicario & Micky in particular, most fans will realise we're not going to sign the likes of Osimhen, Toney, Vlahovic, and that that's actually a good thing. I love you're thought process and I hope you're right! I think the league title this season may be a step or 2 too far. There are still plenty of positions we need better quality to truly compete, but we may not be as far off the pace as lots of people are saying. COYS!!

[@yaacovben]

As a security guard on a night shift in the south of Israel. This came just in time ❤.

[@61sven]

Thoughts with you. Hope you and your family stay safe and strong.

[@stanleyliu2450]

Stay safe and stay strong.

[@yaacovben]

Thanks, guys, much appreciated

[@colinsansom5924]

I am praying for your safety.

[@marktaylor4216]

Stay safe and well. Standing by Israel.

[@terryoshea9982]

Ali, you mentioned Cliff Jones, he was my PE teacher at Highbury Grove school, Mr Jones was a legend and remember him telling me how he played football for pride and not for money back in them days, he inspired me to be a spurs fan 😊

[@GJarr2]

Me too, ithink he was pretty jaded by the time I was there😢

[@61sven]

BBC put up a stat. There are 28 teams that have had 20+ points after 8 games. 26 of them finished in the top four. 11 of them ended up champions. Let’s hope this incredible start continues 🤞

[@supra_enjoyer]

Well, 27 now with Arsenal. So at least one won't win this season lol.

[@jeffthfc9968]

Let's make it 12

[@JohnDoe-zi5vf]

Cursed it. Spurs will spursy it to 3 outta 29

[@northernbloke6787]

I don't know if it's twelve it'll be arsenal so not sure we can hope for that 🤔

[@unklecyril]

Only 4 teams have won the PL in 28 of the 32 seasons.

[@Biscuit9901]

Levy deserves credit, u18, u23 and first team top of their leagues. Best stadium and training ground in the world, NFL games making us a top club in the world. Fair play.

[@chriswhitcomb8675]

U21’s on Spursplay tonight, well worth watching.

[@samflude7426]

Moved over to New Zealand last year and completely lost interest in watching spurs. Since pre season, I was drawn in by all the ange hype comps online. Woke up for every game in the middle of the night and am loving this team again

[@iMDN94]

Nice to hear you mention Cliff Jones, my time working at the old White Hart Lane as an Exec Steward involved a lot to do with the Legends Lounge for which Cliff was the regular host. Lovely man, complete gentleman, so well spoken and really helped me understand and appreciate those glory years that came long before me. Made me feel very welcome as a young and shy 17 year old in his first professional work.

[@forearthbelow]

I had the pleasure of meeting the two Welsh wizards, Cliff Jones and Terry Medwin, at some memorabilia show in Canary Wharf maybe 10 years ago: what absolute legends of this great club and what down to earth, humble nice people they both are. I kind of spoilt their impression of me by saying I REALLY should hate the pair of them as they were part of the reasons I spent so much of my life following this bloody football club😅😅😅😅, I guess I [70 yo now and 60 years a fan] got away with my cheekiness coz they both laughed a lot 😅😅😅😅😅

[@km0764]

I think your board has done it the right way round. Building up the club on a sturdy financial footing first, now they can concentrate on the team. It might have been frustrating during the process, but I think the coming years will show the rewards for the way the Tottenham board have rebuilt the club.

[@johnharrison7612]

The way you say 'your board' indicates you are not a Spurs fan. Just as well. That kind of heresy would have you stoned in the market square

[@tigertony2716]

I must admit that I had never heard of Ange Postecoglou until Spurs appointed him but what an amazing job he has done at in such a short space of time - the transformation in the play, attitude and atmosphere around the club is amazing, especially considering as our best player and talisman was sold at the end of the transfer window. I also think we are not top by luck because apart from the Liverpool VAR goal we have not benefited from any dodgy decisions, and it is also worth noting that of our 8 games 5 have been away from home.

[@danbrooks1990]

Sign me up to the Christian Romero appreciation society please! I was 'defending' (no pun intended) him even when everyone was sick of him last season. He's absolutely phenomenal, and will drive us forward as a team. I always appreciated Aldeweireld, and I think with Cuti and Van de Ven we've now got that rock solid CB partnership that Jan and Toby gave us for years

[@eriklakeland3857]

Only people with less than half a brain were sick of him last season

[@pauldurdin6163]

Romero was indefensible last season. He was utterly crap and only cared about Argentina. I’m sure conte not giving a shit was a big part of this I’m glad he’s better this season but I’m not on his bandwagon yet. It’s 8 games, as opposed to about 50 absolutely crap games before that

[@danbrooks1990]

@@pauldurdin6163 He was not indefensible last season. He was clearly injured, and even tried to play through an injury for us very early in in the season. He was even working his way back to fitness during the World Cup, which was evident through his performances. Argentina realised an 80% fit Romero was better than all their other centre backs, but they still had to substitute him in the first couple of games (clearly highlighting he was injured, more so than his actual preformances, which were slightly shaky for Argentina). As for being club over country, Romero, like all players, just want to play if they're fit (and probably even when they're not). Fans like you, driving a shit media narrative, make me embarrassed to be a Spurs fan. The fact you're incapable of recognising when we have one of the best centre backs in the world is a disgrace. It's just unfortunate that, with millions of Spurs fans around the world, plenty of them are phenomenally ignorant and let the media dictate their feelings. Pathetic!!

[@eriklakeland3857]

@@pauldurdin6163 stop this bullshit about him only caring about his country. He would’ve ditched Spurs at the first opportunity if he didn’t care considering all the turmoil that’s happened.

[@robharwood-stamper9857]

I have been on the fence about Vicario, he seemed all for the show at first, letting in some soft goals, but have to say he has really impressed lately, superb reflexes and shot stopping. His passing distribution is decent too.. he's relaxed, looks like he has actually kicked a ball before - which is the big difference from Hugo who I really expected to spoon the ball everytime he had it at his feet... Richi is looking better on the left Kulu in the middle I think made him harder to predict, he had a great game.. he thinks of himself as a no.10 As for sarr.. he reminds me of a young pat vierra, just looks so comfortable and clearly is becoming more and more confident

[@pauldurdin6163]

Which soft goal? Genuinely don’t think he’s let a single saveable shot in. Unlucky with a couple of deflections too

[@ry3bee]

Really happy to hear your praise for Deki. I was surprised he wasn’t even an _option_ for fans’ man of the match vote.

[@terryarbuckle1297]

Can't believe the difference to last season absolutely amazing i feel like im dreaming im back in love with my club again ♥️.... Hope you enjoyed the NFL 🎉

[@serpico9409]

For Anges to turn things around so quick, is something that is rare. A genuine person making a genuine team. Allowing players to play with freedom is key and let's hope it continues and develops.

[@stpd1957]

It’s a great time to be a Spurs supporter.

[@kentovewagenes1141]

Pape Matar Sarr is a Duracell bunny... seems like he is not running out of energy 👍 Yes, I agree, he is gonna be a Superstar 👍

[@tmoon9297]

Supersarr

[@rossgurung612]

Sarr Boi 🎉

[@MikeCornwall]

Proud of the start, couldn't have asked for more. We've got a way to go before we're legitimate title contenders. There's a few areas that we need to strengthen and reinforce but man, Ange really has got his teeth into this side and we're in a significantly better position than we were at the end of last season. I cannot wait to see the football we play after a couple of transfer windows under Ange.

[@kymwelsby8761]

I've pinched myself quite regularly this season - it seems to be real! Even if it doesn't last at least it is refreshing. As an Aussie and life long supporter of around 50 years I never imagined an Australian manager of Spurs and one that is so honest and forthright. After Mourinho and Conte confusing me to the point that I had forgotten what the question was when they had finished their answer I wonder how the players comprehended any instructions given to them!!! Thanks for your time and effort Ali, much appreciated.

[@regod4772]

Tottenham have this thing they do that keeps letting us down but sometimes just occasionally they do something so spectacular it keeps us hooked for the next 10 years.COYS

[@pauldurdin6163]

Lifelong supporter for ‘around’ 50 years? Surely you know your own age?

[@kymwelsby8761]

@@pauldurdin6163 Very droll Paul. Not bad with my age! I'm 64 but the following Spurs for the first time is a bit blurry. I recall a family friend travelling to the UK in the late 60's - early 70's and he supported Spurs. I reckon I was about 14 ish when I was convinced to supporting Spurs was the way to go!!! I think they got relegated!!! Been to watch them 3 times, the 1982 FA Cup Final and reply along with the 1987 final. My record is a win, draw and loss! Maybe I'll travel over and get to see them again one day. Might stay with big Ange!

[@pauldurdin6163]

@@kymwelsby8761 we’d love to see you back again

[@SpursDieHardsTTID]

Spurs have come from a goal behind against Brentford, Burnley, Sheffield Utd, and from 2-goals behind against Arsenal. Against Luton, we score the only goal of the game with 10 men. These results are no fluke. This young Spurs team has true grit and an abundance of character. COYS.

[@mcdice131313]

It's so good to be top of the league and its fully deserved.COYS

[@Steve-jq4st]

Spurs supporters haven’t yet fully appreciated how clever Ange is. Every move is carefully thought out to achieve his vision. Much more to come.

[@Lebone_Bona-fide]

I'm not getting carried away or anything. But hear me out, City only managed 4 shots (1 on target) against Arsenal at the Emirates where we managed 13 (5 on target)

[@indianastones6032]

I heard ya out and im getting carried mate!! After last seasons dramas, im holding on to this ray of light thats our team and dreaming and hoping for great things!

[@jeffthfc9968]

​@@hfn3778and we lost Brendan Johnson 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@doughill1945]

They missed Rodri and De Bruyne . Haarland hardly got a look in

[@cossiethomas791]

Luton was a game that concerned me being in effect a London derby. But after 5 minutes those fears subsided with our confidence and control of the ball despite missing three early chances that had to be taken. Declan K was my man of the match , he was doing the job of two players and easing the pressure on our goal through individual runs with the ball. Bissouma will learn from that red for sure. COYS

[@Magictricks628]

On what you mention around the stadium naming rights, I think keeping the name is good for our global brand. For example, an ad before an NFL game would be $500k-$1m, so it’s free advertising, builds our global brand. I think spurs needs to capitalise on this partnership and break into the U.S., especially with the Inter Miami growth.

[@enjinman]

Ange in a really short amount of time to implement drastic changes , get results in a short amount of time is something people never mentioned it’s madness.

[@Dugiesrevenge]

When you talk about the club and matches in particular it gives me a lovely view of stuff I might miss, we all keep missing that this is the start😳… the core of this team have only had pubes a couple of years.. with the greatest of respect, imagine when these boys become men… So happy right now for us all COYS

[@smokehousestu9614]

Alasdair, I was there too. My family are Jags fans and I'm quickly becoming one too. But Spurs are my passion. I can't believe we're top of the league. Keeping my expectations real, but starting to believe we can be top 4. I'm loving big Ange instead 🎶 and loving your videos too. Cheers

[@dudders8838]

I refuse to get carried away with all that is going on, been here too many times, letting myself get carried away BUT my god its nice to see us playing good football and having the feel good factor around the club. Levy has got so lucky.

[@kentcapers5058]

Thanks, Ali! I was pleased to know how the coaching staff work with players according to their positions, but thought most teams do that anyway. I think that approach will help tremendously. If Leicester could win the PL, why not us? I know many things have to go our way this season and the stars align, but, you never know. If we can keep key players fit, stay close to the top by Jan & get in some talented players who fit Ange’s system and add depth, anything’s possible. Thanks again. COYS! 🙏🏽🙌🏾

[@christ14n68]

Very different sentiment than the last time you said “Tottenham Hotspur are top of the table”. Brilliant video as always Ali

[@joshbeinghimself]

It's good to see Sanchez doing so well with his goal and assists. I've always thought he was our best defender after Cuti in the post-Jan and Toby era and he had some amazing performances (even against Barca in preseason) despite having a mistake in him.

[@eriklakeland3857]

The systems did not fit him. And fans were inexcusably harsh on him

[@doughill1945]

@@eriklakeland3857 True but v he was clumsy at times and he always had a mistake in him. I think he slipped (near the half way line) in the game this week v Man U and it ended up in the net

[@AgentLynch616]

Spurs are top of the pre. Spurs are top of the Under 21’s. Spurs are top of the under 18’s. Ange ball is being played everywhere. Love it

[@TheDoniJones]

Getting too used to these lovely intros! 🙌 Feels good to revel in the Spurs bliss with you Ali 👏

[@malaktunisky3874]

There's something about Veliz that I really like. I know he hasn't played much but when he comes on there's just something about him. His runs, his movement, he could be really big for us

[@rb727]

Just a superb hour and a half. Had it on in the background while working on something else. Thanks for all you do; there's so much noise on social media and it's great to have a more objective look at performances and how the site is developing. We can dream for sure! I'm just glad the club landed such a good coach. Have a good holiday!

[@topgazza]

I thought Porro had another outstanding performance. He’s turning into an awesome full back. The back four are astonishing

[@daniel-j-harris]

"The back four are astonishing" bit of a stretch, plenty of teams let in fewer goals than us and we've been lucky that most of the strikers we've face are missing absolute sitters against us.

[@topgazza]

@@daniel-j-harris Where are we in the league ?

[@daniel-j-harris]

@@topgazza do that again but using a complete sentence and I’ll reply…

[@topgazza]

@@daniel-j-harris Point well made 😂

[@topgazza]

@@daniel-j-harris Well spotted 😘 But I still maintain that they are superb. Obviously need to improve even more but at least they have the individual talent. It’s not as though we’ve conceded loads of goals. At this stage of the season it’s pretty good IMO. Lucky is not in it. Missing chances is what happens We will improve in this area as it’s only 8 games. Best back four we’ve had since peak Poch

[@daniel-j-harris]

I was lucky enough to meet Cliff at the Spurs shop in Harlow. He was there with Martin Chivers. Martin was fairly quiet but Cliff was SO warm and was asking me about my dad who I was getting a book signed for as a birthday gift. Such a nice guy, he'd chat to you all day if he didn't have a line of people waiting.

[@Njs32]

There was a headline I believe from Sky this weekend, “spurs hang on for the win at Luton” and it’s worded so so incorrectly. We didn’t hang on, we won the game with 10 men. This team already is showing it has the ability to win in multiple different ways

[@neilcalton]

Long may the smile remain Alasdair. I love watching your videos, mate! Let’s all enjoy looking at Spurs sitting at the top of the PL table for as long as it lasts - which hopefully will be all season. Similarly, for the U18 and U21 squads. Which raises the question - Why no Spur’s players in the England U21 squad? Does not make any sense to me. Love to know your thoughts.

[@skjbjj]

I've never seen Mr. Gold smiling happily like that before this season😂

[@user-wjtmxgmendlx]

As a Korean Spurs fan, I absolutely didn't want Son to come to Korea for the International matches. Hope he gets enough rest here in South Korea and do well In Tottenham.

[@theaaronlennon]

Great content again Ali! The thing with this 'people telling you to be happy', is that its only ever aimed at Spurs. People cant stand the sight of us especially at the top of the league, so we should just accept that its nothing but bitter rivals who cant fathom how well Spurs are doing under our fantastic new manager! Onwards and upwards!

[@supersaq12]

Immediately loaded, hurrah! Cheers for the video Ali. Really hoping Bentancur is very close to returning after Biss' madness!

[@jimmyxx9522]

Dude. Me and my boys are coming to London from Jacksonville FL. They are so excited to see the new stadium. That you have it available to you so much makes me incredibly envious. COYS

[@leslauraspurs]

Hi Alasdair, I completely 100% agree with you regarding the stadium becoming 'normal' in our eyes, being a season ticket holder and seeing it every other week its easy to forget just how amazing it is, I used to sit above the away fans and would love to watch their faces as they enter it on matchdays they'd immediately get their phones out snd start taking pictures or turn to their accomplice and you could see them discussing it, Amazing place especially with the current atmosphere.

[@royferguson2297]

How many managers with Son & Maddison in the team would have the balls to substitute both of them.

[@rhysjaggar4677]

If you have intelligent players, it won't take too much data to convince them that the quickest way to get injured is to be pig headed and demand to play 90 minutes every single game.

[@BenlshTracker]

Glad to have you back in Singapore!! Hope to bump into you

[@timholt1334]

Thanks for the video Ali! Was impressed with Veliz, he seemed like a proper menace to a very physical defense. Might be a good option off the bench with his heading ability. Just disappointed Perisic is out as his crossing could definitely provide as a substitute pair

[@Spursfan-jv3xw]

The spurs fan noise was greT it came through on the tv well. It had an away FA cup tie about it. Loving spurs atm. A joy tp watch. Thanks for the vid Mr Gold.

[@marccastiel7987]

Love the videos as always Ali. I did chuckle a little at the thought of Daniel Levy shouting at the players and calling them crap 🤣. Keep the videos coming ❤

[@paalosordoni7932]

NEVER apologize for new video's , especially when we are winning.

[@slkslk15]

The Man City champions league quarter final, 1-0 win was the best atmosphere I ever felt in the stadium. Arsenal game & this season close behind. Getting back to those levels on a weekly basis now, which is crazy 🚀

[@adamhorlock3466]

I was scared under our last 3/4 managers to wear. Our club is going making bad signings for astronomical money problems behind the scenes a real negative feeling swirling round our club, and not knowing every day we looking on my phone what negative news I was going to read. Now I think it’s scary how I can see this team and club going all the way to the top and attracting some of the best players in the world and seeing people like Tottenham, who don’t even support Tottenham. The last time I felt like this was the Champions League final season or the season we finished third in a two horse race. My daily life has such a boost, knowing my team has such unity. Cheers for video Ally. Love you dude coys

[@petergrant2810]

Hope ange and levy getting re inforcments in January if can anything possible the manager and coaches doing amazing job ❤our players

[@marktrower2267]

Once again another fantastic and informative video as always Alasdair

[@paulpavli7206]

What a joy watching our club being transformed from top to bottom with under 18’s, under 21’s and top of the premier league; thank you Ange; and thank you Alistair for your great coverage ❤

[@CraigTurner-rs1wq]

Hi Ali, I was really interested about your question to Ange about his coaching structure and the roles and responsibilties of his assistants. After hearing Ange’s response, I would be quite confident in saying that Ange has probably observed and learnt this from AFL football back home, where the coaching structure is almost identical in having defensive, midfield and forward coaches who work with their specific players within that line, but then meshing ball transition and team defence as a cohesive unit. The head coach’s role is to over see those lines and develop strategy. This method in AFL is probably more transferable to football than NFL as all players in their lines are on the field at once and must work as a cohesive unit with and without the ball. To add to this, in regards to how Ange is evidently developing the assistants under him and providing them with a greater sense of responsibility, again this is common in AFL. The majority of senior coach hirings in AFL tend to go to aspiring assistant coaches, that havent’t been senior coaches before, who bring with them fresh ideas and methods learnt from winning clubs. They also typically come from clubs who have recently tasted finals success. A senior coach who has been fired almost never gets a second chance elsewhere, different to the coaching merry go rounds we often see in the EPL. Ange does like his AFL growing up in Melbourne and I am certain he was part of an advisory panel for the coaching position at the Carlton FC around a decade ago, so I would absolutely love it if you could follow up your question from last week by asking him if he has taken any of his coaching methods/ assistant coach delegation from his observations of AFL football? Lastly, enjoy your time in Melbourne, in the off chance we cross paths in a city of 5 million I’ll be sure to shout you a beer or two!

[@damiarmyworld1314]

If my mind serves me correctly Ange was part of the Carlton panel in appointing Michael Voss as Carlton Coach. Ange is also in a whats app group with other leading Coaches from other sporting codes where they discuss & brainstorm ideas & latest in Coaching methodologies, I know as a Hawks supporter Alastair Clarkson &!Sam Mitchell travel overseas each year during AFL off-season for study tours & both have visited Ange whilst he was at Yokohama (Japan) & Celtic (Scotland) to learn & exchange ideas that could be employed in both codes.

[@CraigTurner-rs1wq]

@@damiarmyworld1314I’ve got a feeling it was when we hired Bolton in 2015 which matches up with when he was Australia’s coach and spending more time in the country. I can defintely recall Clarko and Mitchell going on those tours now that you’ve mentioned it. Ange is a very clever man and I’m sure having these connections with other sporting codes has given him a point of difference that sets him apart from other coaches in Europe.

[@tc-ou2zb]

I cannot believe that we are top of the league and playing such flamboyant football as well. Unbelievable turnaround.

[@klivepalmer6178]

97% possession, 26 shots, 6 on target, in the first 15 mins, how the hell did we not put the game against Luton away by the 30 min mark.

[@Cogprosykes]

Look at the way Ange says he wants to win , he is the aggressive one he has something to prove that he's an elite manager and as always been. He's the one to watch.

[@philippaulpeters]

Hello Ali, thank you for another wonderful video on a Monday morning (Singapore time). Glad to hear that you are coming to my part of the world again and hope to be able to catch you in Singapore this time! You did not touch on this but this is pertaining to the Luton goal that was disallowed. Even if there wasn't the foul on Cuti, wasn't the Luton striker offside anyway?

[@Charsty]

That structure of line coaches, Fwd's coach, Mid's coach etc is the way every Australian Football League side is structured.

[@pappy9473]

Great talk Alasdair Success begets success. The Dream is Still On. COYS

[@leesslotcars]

It’s great for the fans to love Spurs again more important it’s great seeing the players enjoying playing for Spurs under Ange

[@justjames5698]

Great video Ali. My view on our current team is so much more positive than the last 3 years. I'd love to be full of confidence and arrogance. However, we've had some very lucky matches in the few games this season. I'd like to say that if City or Liverpool got the same result as us at Sheffield, they'd be noted as "that's what champions do". I feel like we're the welterweights in the league, whereas the 2 favourites, are clearly heavyweights. They're juggernaughts. We need a "b" team that can compete in this league and currently we don't. I'm going to enjoy the ride this season, but i reckon it'll take at least another 2 transfer windows before we become serious contenders.

[@skiptracerbob]

Happy, happy days. Appreciate these videos, Alasdair.

[@JuniorRodigan]

Levy is looking more and more like a genius with every passing week under Ange

[@susanwilcox1783]

Thanks, Alasdair! It’s a good time to be a Tottenham fan. Hoping no one gets injured during the international break. Glad you enjoyed the NFL game. Watching it on tv in the States, the stadium looked breathtaking. Obviously, the cameramen were inspired by it!

[@fizikz9647]

Kulu was my man of the match followed by Romero. He was brilliant yesterday and held the line up front on his own amazingly

[@epec20]

The only thing missing for Levy, is a dominate team with multiple titles. If that happens, he could completely turn around his legacy at Spurs.

[@Hobsby]

Alasdair, I’d be really interested to know what Ryan Mason thinks of life working with Postecoglou, given he was so adamant he was ready to become the manager. I’d love to know if he now feels he’s learning loads from big Ange and is happy it worked out this way. I wonder if you’d ever get a chance to ask him? Thanks -Andy

[@vaughanmachin2225]

Definitely think Hojberg is proving well suited this season to the cameo role closing matches out. It’ll be interesting to see if he wants to stay in January…

[@echosonicmusic]

Looking forward to a couple of "Going with Gold" episodes! Happy travels!

[@toddmckinney7188]

I'm loving this Spurs team. I agree with you, too, we needed Ange. I second the motion to put "I love to win, mate" in the tunnel. Can we get a vote?

[@phantomdasilva]

I have to admit I do get annoyed with pundits automatically ruling out Tottenham from a title challenge. I agree that Tottenham is the least likely out of Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool to win the league due to squad depth but there is a plausible pathway for this to occur. The first XI is just as good or at least not significantly inferior as the other challengers but the bench strength isn’t there. Nil injuries to the first XI until January and then reinforcement in the next transfer window and there is a possibility. Maybe a low possibility but I think Tottenham should be in the contender category. Especially due to Ange history that the side actually improves as the season progress.

[@TheRothSays]

Kinda happy to stay as low profile as possible for as long as possible. We’ve watched Arsenal blow “to of the league @ Christmas” enough times!

[@kentovewagenes1141]

We are top of the league without playing the best we can ❤️ Did you talk a bit fast today... ? I am from Norway and english is not my first language, but normally i can keep with you, but struggled a bit today 🤣🤣🤣 Anyway, big up to you and wish you a great day 👍❤️

[@ribsi85]

Anyone else noticed the "relative ease of matches played" thing isn't doing the rounds anymore now that Spurs have had plenty of hard matches?

[@lukedennis3280]

Now it's switched to " Spurs are just lucky" 😅 let's bring on the lucky season then

[@PBMick1]

Another awesome round up Ali!! Fans telling fans not to celebrate success in every facet of the game is ridiculous! Haha When you are in Brisbane it would be great if the OzSpurs chapter of the supporters club could say hi and get a picture. Understandably you are on holidays and with the good wife, you are a legend in these parts so would be great to say hi. Have a great trip and thanks for the content as ever!! COYS

[@louloutri]

Thank you Alasdair and enjoy your well deserved vacation ! Hoping it won't coincide with a drop in results as often, many things happen when you are away ! 😉 I'll miss your articles!

[@martinjohn6688]

Another great video Alisdair. I am with you I went to the original WHL with my dad it still brings back so many happy memories for me. The new stadium is awesome and I am in awe still when I go there. I actually got a season ticket this year and I love the atmosphere the stadium generates

[@BelgianHotspur]

I’m so happy that you’ve picked out Sarr for his incredible performance. He was my man of the match! He reminds me of a young Patrick Viera 🤩 Star-boy indeed !!!

[@gagdhillon]

It’s getting real, Ali. Thanks for getting the video out. I hope Daniel Levy for once spends some money in January to strengthen the squad. Can’t have Skipp and Davies coming on every week.

[@rhysjaggar4677]

That's going to be Levy's next true test. He balked it with Harry Redknapp, he refused to back Poch in 2019. I guess Ange must be a good psychologist and work out which players that he wants he can convince Levy to buy.

[@keithhepburn9855]

I feel Velez is the key as we are going to need more goals. It was not the best performance hence Bassous frustration, but somehow we managed to dominate with only 10 men for 45mins.

[@HeroesZeros]

Great to see us doing so well so soon in the Ange era. 👍🏻 Have to say I’m worried about squad depth. When Hoijberg, Skipp and Davies came on we were lucky to hold on to the 3 points. They just aren’t good enough. Suspensions and injuries will be our downfall. No decent cover for Bissouma, Maddison or CBs.

[@TheRothSays]

Deki is the Maddison cover, I doubt we’ll see much LoCelso. Nice wing cover from Richi, Johnson, maybe more Gil w Solomon injury

[@maxzorin99]

Its great to see the team taking the initiative, like you say, acting on instinct not instruction. Ange sets the 'commanders intent', the players (under Son's captaincy) implement the best way they see fit. Its working...so far. What i worry about is, do they have the aces up their sleeves for when things take turn for the worst ? E.g a direct free kick competency. I've been thinking this for ages, but we need someone like Maddison to develop this skill to get us out of a tight spot, and also become good enough to regularly strike fear into opposition when we get a free kick. Remember the days when Man Utd would get a foul on the edge of penalty area, and Beckham steps up?..we need the same.

[@Brockley28]

Those magic words! Alisdair gold here. Dare to dream. Coys. I thought it had gone wrong when Bissouma was dismissed but we found a way. Now fingers crossed for no injuries during international break. Coys

[@dennismartin2407]

Hi Alasdair only just had a chance to listen to your latest video. Wonderful yet again. If you really have time on your trip to Australia, try to get a couple of days up at Cairns. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane are great cities, but you really need to witness the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns. Also the Atherton Tablelands behind Cairns about 30- 40 minutes drive. The drive Cairns to Port Douglas is one of the best in the world. I would even drive you in my SUV. But have a wonderful trip . Cheers, Dennis.

[@benwebber8132]

I haven’t been to an NFL game at our stadium, but would love to try it. My team are the Seattle Seahawks and seen them twice at their old King Dome and new Lumen Field stadium. I did go to Wembley when they beat Oakland Raiders at the time about 6 years ago. Tickets were £140. A pint of Budweiser £6.60. There were huge queues for all the food options. 150-200 people. It was a shambles. It is a shame ticket prices can be so high, but do need to give it a try at our stadium. At least we know what we get in our stadium even if the prices go up a bit further for NFL. It’s good you mention this and and it does form part of our revenue and they share our fine stadium after all.

[@amygarman2247]

I love that my Bills got to play there, and finally showed some heart in their too-late comeback. Hopefully our Billsy-ness doesn't rub off. ;)

[@dbash2004]

Last season we were top of the league after 12 games also. We have to improve on it this season and we are in an ideal place to do so this season. It seems that we have learnt to be better prepared than before. It can only help us that we aren’t taken as serious contenders as we are expected to fail by our rivals. We have had a bit of luck along with our hard work but are still in the ideal place to take advantage of any slip ups and if we can keep it up till the January window we will be able to reinforce our squad for the second half of the season and also give all our doubters an unexpected surprise about our squads strength and resilience!

[@domvbui]

Long time viewer/first time commenter - hope you enjoy your trip and will keep an eye out for you around Melbourne while you're down here!

[@peteblue2621]

Thanks Allie nice to see you so happy.

[@marchoodless8150]

Thanks for doing this video in the midst of preparing for your much deserved holiday! Amazing times, but we do need to keep some perspective and not get too carried away - although I intend enjoying being top of the table for the next 2 weeks. Of course it wouldn’t be one of your holidays without something significant happening - the Johan Lange appointment is an exciting one and it feels that most of the important pieces are now in place. Did a trip very similar to yours in Jan/Feb this year and had an amazing time so hope you enjoy your Ange tour!

[@jontyarnold8522]

The footballing gods are certainly with us at the moment, let’s hope they stay.. 🙏🙏

[@michaelmccarthy6464]

Hi Alasdair a very entertaining and interesting vlog also another happy vlog thanks for all your hard work take care stay safe

[@basetvoriginal9482]

Nice one Ali 😃👍 How many signings do you think we should make in the January window and where? I know a lot of the fan base will demand a lot but I rather Ange buys 2 top class players that works for Ange Ball ⚽️ that will probably be quite cheap going on his history. The players fitting the system rather then their status.

[@Tateygb]

I don't expect it to last, but I am enjoying it whilst I can